Cost of living pressures on households recognised in setting of fees and charges

27 June 2024

In an effort to keep costs for Ipswich households as low as possible, Ipswich City Council fees and charges for services will be contained to an average rise of 4.5 per cent from 1 July.

Council’s 2024-2025 Annual Plan and Budget forges path for future growth

27 June 2024

Ipswich City Council has delivered its roadmap for the year ahead, with a focus on sustainable growth, major road upgrades, and a commitment to free and low-cost services for all.

Weekend work to kick-start Redbank Plains Road upgrade

26 June 2024

A closure this weekend of a key section of Redbank Plains Road will seek to revitalise work on council’s major road upgrade.

Council explores options for long term future of River Heart Parklands

24 June 2024

Ipswich City Council will remove some of the most flood-impacted river structures at River Heart Parklands to improve resilience, save millions in repair costs and deliver a more sustainable park for residents.

Council shifting to renewable energy for a sustainable Ipswich

21 June 2024

Ipswich City Council has reached a major milestone in its commitment to sustainability this week, commencing negotiation to switch to renewable energy that will reduce operational emissions by about 13,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide each year.

Council invites community input on Springfield Central off-street parking

17 June 2024

Ipswich City Council is seeking community feedback about regulating off-street parking at a major parking site in Springfield Central.

Council continues to support small business through new initiative

13 June 2024

Ipswich City Council’s commitment to being small business friendly continues with the launch of the New Business Breakfast initiative next month.

Council advocacy brings more bus services to Ipswich

13 June 2024

Ipswich City Council advocacy for new and improved bus services has been heard in George Street with the State Government including much-needed transport funding in its 2024-2025 Budget.

Kambu Health to explore Indigenous heritage through 2024 Viva Cribb Bursary

12 June 2024

The Kambu Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation for Health (Kambu Health) has become the first Indigenous group to be awarded the prestigious Viva Cribb Bursary.

Council to amend food organics program as market changes

11 June 2024

Ipswich residents would be asked to pause placing food scraps in their green-lidded bins under a proposal to be considered by council’s Environment and Sustainability Committee on Tuesday.